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In the darkness of the central valleys of Oaxaca, a blind craftsman takes advantage of the humidity of the night winds to create huge red clay sculptures. Like a wise grandfather, he composes everyday poems that express his humility and dedication to art. "A poet in the dark" is the intimate portrait of the artisan José García Antonio, a passionate 72-year-old man who shows how creativity can be found even in the most hidden corners of Mexico.Read moreLess
In the darkness of the central valleys of Oaxaca, a blind craftsman takes advantage of the humidity of the night winds to create huge red clay sculptures. Like a wise grandfather, he composes everyday poems that express his humility and dedication to art. "A poet in the dark" is the intimate portrait of the artisan José García Antonio, a passionate 72-year-old man who shows how creativity can be found even in the most hidden corners of Mexico.
The story
In the darkness of the central valleys of Oaxaca, a blind craftsman takes advantage of the humidity of the night winds to create huge red clay sculptures. Like a wise grandfather, he composes everyday poems that express his humility and dedication to art. "A poet in the dark" is the intimate portrait of the artisan José García Antonio, a passionate 72-year-old man who shows how creativity can be found even in the most hidden corners of Mexico.
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- Director
- Juan Urgell